Dak Prescott Nears Tony Romo’s All-Time Passing Yard Record
Dak Prescott, the Dallas Cowboys quarterback, is on the verge of breaking Tony Romo’s all-time franchise passing yard record. With just 160 yards needed, Prescott aims to surpass Romo’s career mark of 34,183 yards in the upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dak Prescott’s Pursuit of Passing Yard Record
This season, Prescott has consistently delivered impressive performances, never recording fewer than 188 passing yards in a single game. He recently surpassed 34,000 career passing yards during a victory against the Las Vegas Raiders. Reflecting on his career, Prescott expressed gratitude for his health and success, saying, “I’m humbled… thankful to be healthy and to be in this position.”
Current Career Achievements
Prescott currently holds several team records, including:
- Career completion percentage: 67.1
- Career completions: 3,033
- Career passer rating: 98.5
In addition, he ranks as follows among Dallas Cowboys players:
- Second in passing yards
- Second in attempts: 4,521
- Second in passing touchdowns: 234
- Third in total wins: 80
Comparative Statistics
When looking at Cowboys’ legends, the statistics reveal:
- Troy Aikman holds the record for all-time attempts: 4,715
- Troy Aikman also leads in total wins: 94
- Tony Romo leads in passing touchdowns: 247
Despite these impressive numbers, Prescott’s playoff performance raises questions. He has a postseason record of 2-5 and has never competed in an NFC Championship Game. In contrast, Staubach and Aikman collectively won five Super Bowl titles.
As Prescott continues his career, the anticipation for his record-breaking achievement grows, and fans are eager to see how his legacy will further unfold.
